Piourettes dance team receives two seconds

This article submitted by Sarah Nelson on 2/4/97.
The Paynesville Piourette Dance Team competed in two competitions in the past two weeks. On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Piourettes traveled to Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and placed second in the single A division. The Piourettes danced against tough teams and placed second right behind Delano.

On Monday, Jan. 20, the girls competed in the second annual Montevideo Dance Team Competition, and placed second next to the Montevideo Gold Dusters. Melrose again placed third.

In Montevideo the Piourettes competed against area teams, including New London-Spicer, Melrose, Lac Qui Parle Valley, Litchfield, and Montevideo.

The Piourette's next performance will be at St. Cloud State's Halenbeck Hall, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. The next competition is state, which is scheduled for Feb. 21-22 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Piourettes will be dancing Saturday morning.